Mom's Best Fruitcake

Your favorite, classic fruit cake! Before serving, drizzle with brandy, rum or other liquor, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 594 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pound candied pineapple
• 1 pound pitted dates
• 1 pound Brazil nuts
• ¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup candied cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 small loaf pans with parchment or wax paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine Brazil nuts, dates, cherries and pineapple. Over the fruit and nuts sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well.

Step 3

In a small bowl combine eggs and vanilla; beat until foamy. Pour over fruit mixture and mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pans.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.